From Booklist
City dwellers may despair of seeing anything but the sun, moon, and planets, but this commiserative guide assures the urban sky-gazer that hundreds of deep-space nebulae and galaxies are within reach, even under light-polluted skies. Written by an amateur astronomer who has contended with London's nocturnal glow for decades, this glossy pamphlet, replete with instructional color photos, aids those who know the constellations and own binoculars or a small telescope. For the serious voyeur, even photography is possible in cities, as Scagell clearly expiates upon the needed films, filters, and the latest space-age imaging toys available to consumers. Covering a spectrum of readers from lapsed enthusiasts to nightly observers, this interesting pointer comfortably relates to the astro-patronage of public libraries. An inspiring companion to field guides and handbooks. Gilbert Taylor
Review
Amateur astronomers who live in light-polluted cities can now pursue their interests without driving hours into the countryside in search of pitch-black night skies. After introducing the impact of urban lighting on recreational astronomy, City Astronomy focuses on solutions. Readers will learn how to spot the right weather conditions for optimal seeing. Basic telescope types and their usefulness to the city observer are discussed, as well as helpful accessories such as light-pollution discussed, as well as helpful accessories such as light-pollution filters. City Astronomy points out the types of celestial objects that are easiest to see from cities and suburbs, and those that are next to impossible. Special attention is given to techniques and equipment for astrophotography, including new digital imaging technology. -- Midwest Book Review
